jpdb beta

to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor

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example; simile; metaphor; allegory

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quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument

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on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with

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Mr (junior); master; boy

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proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation

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to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)

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how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way

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furthermore; even more

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candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination

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(some) more; even more; longer; further

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appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy

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baseball team

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tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter

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captain

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not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover

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general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate

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neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town

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older; senior

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bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan

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to tame; to win over

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time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity

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nature; natural constitution; innate disposition

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at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion

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to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)

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very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)

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superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding

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field overseer; site foreman

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system; institution; organization; organisation

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introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation

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to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to

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exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite

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to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember

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at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else

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contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation

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to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)

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promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate

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so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why

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secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

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secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

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(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

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white-collar (worker)

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only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to

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to be grounded on; to be based on; to be due to; to originate from

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measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy

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to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)

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efficient

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correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with

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if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...

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that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?

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